Weed control is a constant challenge for ranchers and homeowners alike. The best way to control weeds is to create an environment conducive to healthy grass growth. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it.
Selecting roses for landscape use may seem like an impossible task, but with a few key elements in mind, you can select a rose or a group of roses to complement your new or current landscape.
Mature cattle grazing in pastures with rapidly growing grass are sometimes afflicted with a disease called grass tetany. The cause is a lack of magnesium in the grass. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.
Retaining walls are popular features in commercial and home landscaping projects. They can be self-installed, making them very cost efficient. The following is a do-it-yourself guide to installing a retaining wall using a designed block system.
Poisonous plants in pastures and hay pose a hazard to livestock. Learn how to identify toxic plants and what steps you can take to prevent livestock from consuming them.
When winter approaches, it’s time to check your weed control plans. Noxious weeds are best controlled if you track them carefully. Weed mapping and weed calendaring are two activities important to tracking weeds so that you can properly control them. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Maintaining a healthy environment for raising livestock is essential. Keep pens and barns clean, provide fresh water and good food, and work with a veterinarian to provide preventative measures to keep animals healthy.
Rangeland, pastures and hay fields throughout Oregon often contain poisonous plants that are dangerous to livestock. Poisonous plants, however, can be avoided or managed in a variety of ways to limit livestock losses.